Custard Bread Pudding

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Recipe:

    Cuisine: International
    Category: Dessert
    Preparation Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Serving Size: 10*6 inch container
    Author: Bhumika Joshi

Ingredients:

• 1 liter + 6 tbsp Milk at room temperature
• 5 tbsp Custard Powder(vanilla  flavored) (50 grams)
• 1/2 cup Sugar(100 grams)
• 6 Bread slices
• Mixed dry fruits (chopped)
• 2 tbsp  butter
• Pan size 10×6 inches
• 2 tbsp butter(optional)

Method:

• Take a bowl and add 6 tbsp room temperature milk to it.
• Add the custard powder and mix well to avoid lumps.
• Keep it aside.
• Now take a pan and add 1 liter milk and heat it on low medium flame.
• Stir occasionally to avoid burns.
• Add the sugar and mix.
• Once the milk has heated, add the custard milk mixture and stir continuously till the milk thickens.
• Let it cool down stirring occasionally so the custard does not form thick film over it as it cools.
• Meanwhile, take the bread pieces and cut them in small squares.
• Preheat the oven at 180C.
• Take a 10*6 inch oven proof container and arrange the bread pieces flat in it.
• Pour the custard over the first layer.
• Sprinkle chopped mixed dry fruits. (I have used pistachios,  cashews and Almonds)
• Arrange another layer of bread pieces and repeat the process of pouring the custard and the dry fruits.
• Put small pieces of butter on the pudding.(optional)
• Bake in preheated Oven at 180C for 20-25 minutes.

Notes:

• The baking time may vary depending upon the container size.
• You can choose any Nuts or dry fruits of your choice or even skip them completely.
• Additionally, vanilla essence can be added for more flavor (I haven't used any.)
• Sugar can be adjusted as per taste.
• Make sure you stir continuously after adding the custard mix to hot milk otherwise it may form lumps.
• I have used white bread but it can be replaced by brown/whole wheat or any bread of your choice.

If you make this recipe I would love to know your feedback and please do not forget to tag me @bhumikascookbook

Happy Cooking!